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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer

- When we pulled off our old shingles, I was half-expecting to find a raccoon Airbnb up there. Instead, just a ton of ancient nails and what looked li...

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RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?

- Not gonna lie, that made me laugh. But honestly, I kinda like the sound? It’s weirdly soothing for me, like rain on a tent. - I went with met...

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RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?

- Had no idea attic vents could cause so much drama until I bought this place. - Thought I was being clever with weatherstripping, but nope... still...

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RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?

- Totally relate to the “lifetime” warranty skepticism—mine came with a fancy brochure and a ton of fine print. - Moss is a beast here too (Seattle ...

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RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery

- Gotta admit, I tried the shop vac trick last fall and ended up with a weird gurgling sound in my basement drain for a week. Not sure if I made thing...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

- Trusses look kinda wild to me, but I get the appeal—my builder kept pushing them for “open concept” vibes. - I’m a little paranoid about insulation ...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

- Been there with the “stainless is stainless” thing. My wallet still hasn’t forgiven me for the 316 upgrade, but at least my deck rails aren’t leavin...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

Yep, mine definitely did... first big storm and I had a mini waterfall in the attic. 😅 Green roofs sound cool, but honestly, I'm just happy my...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

- Mesh and branch trimming def helps, but honestly, raccoons are basically furry ninjas...they'll find a way if they're determined enough. - I tried t...

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RE: Picking the right roof color—my step-by-step approach

Yeah, slope and drainage def sound more critical for drying than color. I'm a first-timer too and went dark thinking it'd dry faster...turns out sun e...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

- Ha, been there... thought I'd fix my dishwasher door latch—ended up with parts everywhere and a mystery screw leftover. - My rule now: if the YouTub...

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